RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- A JDI Electric employee has died after a crew was attacked by a swarm of bees in Riverside Monday.
There were two different construction projects underway at the Wal-Mart parking lot. The hive was located in an underground sprinkler box on the south end of one construction site.
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Rescuers say the workers accidentally disturbed the bees' underground hive, and an electrician was stung by the bees.
Two other people were also stung: One person had moderate injuries and the other had minor injuries.
An exterminator responded to the scene around 4 p.m.
Cal/OSHA is investigating the incident.